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Merck KGaA (OTCMKTS:MKGAF) Shares Down 5.3% - Should You Sell?

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Key Points

  • Merck KGaA's shares fell 5.3% during mid-day trading, closing at $126.18 after a previous close of $133.25.
  • The trading volume for the day was significantly lower, with only 24 shares traded, a 98% decline from the average session volume of 1,055 shares.
  • The company has a market cap of $17 billion and operates in segments including Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics.
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Merck KGaA (OTCMKTS:MKGAF - Get Free Report)'s stock price was down 5.3% during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $126.18 and last traded at $126.18. Approximately 24 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 98% from the average daily volume of 1,055 shares. The stock had previously closed at $133.25.

Merck KGaA Price Performance

The stock has a market cap of $17.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.33 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a current ratio of 1.31. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $130.33 and a 200-day simple moving average of $135.24.

About Merck KGaA

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Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Germany. It operates through Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics segments. The company's Life Science segment offers tools, chemicals, and equipment for academic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as industrial sector.

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